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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ehrenholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Windsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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172 cm
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135 lbs
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168 cm
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Ehrenholm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Windsor! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Windsor with that takedown attempt. Windsor avoids a kick to the body.
Windsor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Windsor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Windsor wants to control but Ehrenholm is keeping him busy. Ehrenholm regains half guard. Windsor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Windsor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ehrenholm is trying is best to control the position here. Ehrenholm is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ehrenholm is holding on to half guard well. Windsor trying to mount his opponent but Ehrenholm defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Windsor wants to control but Ehrenholm is keeping him busy. Windsor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ehrenholm's thigh. Ehrenholm counters though and makes it back to full guard. Windsor stands up from guard. Let's bang! Ehrenholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Windsor paws at him with a jab and circles away. Windsor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ehrenholm pinned against the cage. Ehrenholm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Windsor tries to keep at a distance but Ehrenholm has taken the fight into the clinch. Ehrenholm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Windsor uses from the top position. Windsor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrenholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ehrenholm holds on and takes a little breather. Ehrenholm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Windsor! Windsor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ehrenholm looking to control but Windsor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ehrenholm prevents Windsor from getting the reversal. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ehrenholm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Windsor tries to reverse the position but Ehrenholm maintains control. Ehrenholm landing strikes from the mount. Windsor tries to hold on but Ehrenholm pushes him away. Windsor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Windsor wants to hold on but Ehrenholm pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ehrenholm controlling from the full mount. Windsor tries to hold on but Ehrenholm pushes him away. Windsor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Windsor looks gassed! Windsor is just holding on here. Ehrenholm manages to take his back.
Windsor is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Ehrenholm will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ehrenholm scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Windsor tries to improve position but can't. Windsor gets back to half guard. Ground and pound from Ehrenholm. Ehrenholm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ehrenholm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Windsor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Windsor wants to improve his position but Ehrenholm is controlling well.
Ehrenholm is controlling the pace.
Windsor is trying to control but Ehrenholm manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Windsor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Windsor wants to control but Ehrenholm is having none of it. Windsor is trying to escape the mount.
Windsor is breathing heavily. Ehrenholm is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ehrenholm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Windsor sprawls well initially but Ehrenholm persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Windsor taking some punishment here, with Ehrenholm in his half guard. Ehrenholm prevents Windsor from improving his position. Ehrenholm slows the pace down in half guard. Windsor trying to hold on to Ehrenholm's head to control him but Ehrenholm postures up.
Windsor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ehrenholm kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Windsor pushes Ehrenholm off and gets back to his feet. Ehrenholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ehrenholm is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Windsor is looking to clinch but Ehrenholm is avoiding it.
Ehrenholm misses with a head kick.
Ehrenholm tries to clinch but Windsor is having none of it. The fight moves into the clinch position. Ehrenholm has had enough of the clinch but Windsor keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ehrenholm turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ehrenholm manages to end up in side control. Ehrenholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Windsor keeps working. Windsor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ehrenholm's best efforts. Windsor pushes Ehrenholm off and gets back to his feet. Ehrenholm shoots and misses and Windsor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Windsor drags the fight down to the ground.
Ehrenholm advances position into side control! Ehrenholm wants to control but Windsor is keeping him busy. Windsor is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ehrenholm dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Windsor rushes Ehrenholm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Windsor has hold of one of Ehrenholm's legs. Ehrenholm is fighting the takedown attempt but Windsor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Marcus Ehrenholm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ehrenholm has control of Windsor's left arm, preventing Windsor from doing any damage. Ehrenholm keeping moving, preventing Windsor from controlling successfully. Windsor throws and elbow that misses. Ehrenholm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Windsor's guard. Nice move by Ehrenholm! Ehrenholm wants to control from the top but Windsor keeps moving. Windsor pulls Ehrenholm in close to his closed guard and prevents Ehrenholm from doing any damage or advancing position. Windsor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Windsor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Ehrenholm content to stall in guard here. Windsor wants to sweep here but Ehrenholm controlling him for the moment. Ehrenholm wants to control from the top but Windsor keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ehrenholm tries to clinch but fails miserably and Windsor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ehrenholm! Windsor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ehrenholm is trying desperately to improve position. Windsor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ehrenholm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ehrenholm and Windsor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Windsor working the ground and pound but Ehrenholm is defending the strikes. Ehrenholm can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ehrenholm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Windsor is thwarting Ehrenholm's attempts to control the position. Windsor wants to control but Ehrenholm is keeping him busy. Ehrenholm trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Windsor manages to pass to mount!
Windsor wants to finish this one by submission but Ehrenholm is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Windsor. Windsor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Windsor lands a nice shot to the head. Ehrenholm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Windsor working the ground and pound effectively.
Theo Windsor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ehrenholm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Windsor wants to control the pace but Ehrenholm is squirming around nicely. Ehrenholm flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Theo Windsor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ehrenholm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ehrenholm!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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